placenta Previa/ low lying placent

Hi I just had my 20 week scan and found out I have a low lying placenta covering my cervix. I have another scan scheduled in 3rd trimester and if it hasn't moved up I will have to have a c-section. Has anyone else had this? Know of this or experienced this? Really any information would be greatly appreciated? Please share your experiences with this good or bad. Would just like to know the ins and out, thanks

Hi I just had my 20 week scan and found out I have a low lying placenta covering my cervix. I have another scan scheduled in 3rd trimester and if it hasn't moved up I will have to have a c-section. Has anyone else had this? Know of this or experienced this? Really any information would be greatly appreciated? Please share your experiences with this good or bad. Would just like to know the ins and out, thanks

Same here will have another scan on tuesday but doc it might be c section once again.. It happened when my daughter was born 3 years bk same issue.. So c section is ok for me i dont fear the recovery .. You dont worry n best of luck

Same here will have another scan on tuesday but doc it might be c section once again.. It happened when my daughter was born 3 years bk same issue.. So c section is ok for me i dont fear the recovery .. You dont worry n best of luck

I know what you are going through. I was told low lying/placenta previa at my 20w, yesterday at my 26 week was told placenta previa. Next u/s will be at 32 weeks. I am do freaked out after reading about it online. It seems as if the chances of it going wrong are high. I am not concerned about a c- section, I am worried about bleeding and premature labour or loss of the baby. Anyone have any success stories with pp?

I know what you are going through. I was told low lying/placenta previa at my 20w, yesterday at my 26 week was told placenta previa. Next u/s will be at 32 weeks. I am do freaked out after reading about it online. It seems as if the chances of it going wrong are high. I am not concerned about a c- section, I am worried about bleeding and premature labour or loss of the baby. Anyone have any success stories with pp?

I have made it! Bleed at 21 weeks and bed rest for almost 4 months. No other major bleeds since 21 weeks. Having c-section in four days at 37+ 5 days. Have hope but there are some grim, worrisome days ahead until you pass 24, 32, and then 34 weeks.

I have made it! Bleed at 21 weeks and bed rest for almost 4 months. No other major bleeds since 21 weeks. Having c-section in four days at 37+ 5 days. Have hope but there are some grim, worrisome days ahead until you pass 24, 32, and then 34 weeks.

I'm awaiting my next scan in Dec to find out when mine has moved. I haven't had any bleeds. I'm 28w now. I'm not a doc, but I think the problem is the placenta is in the least protected area of the womb. Perhaps being at the bottom, it also takes impact more from baby moving around. Some women are put on bed rest or told not to have sex - I wasn't.

I'm awaiting my next scan in Dec to find out when mine has moved. I haven't had any bleeds. I'm 28w now. I'm not a doc, but I think the problem is the placenta is in the least protected area of the womb. Perhaps being at the bottom, it also takes impact more from baby moving around. Some women are put on bed rest or told not to have sex - I wasn't.

I am 15 weeks and was diagnosed with possible placenta Previa last week. I had an ultrasound due to light bleeding and they found my placenta to be covering my cervix. I was told to hope it moves up and no follow up for now. Good luck

I am 15 weeks and was diagnosed with possible placenta Previa last week. I had an ultrasound due to light bleeding and they found my placenta to be covering my cervix. I was told to hope it moves up and no follow up for now. Good luck

Hi Study_Mummy! I just noticed this thread. I had a "low lying placenta" when pregnant with my second (now 10 months old). In most cases, the placenta will move up and out of the way. Unfortunately in my case it moved down and became full placenta previa. I had been assuming that mine would correct itself and didn't take the doctors orders of "take it easy" seriously. I ended up with my first major bleed at 27 weeks. At that point, I was put on full hospital bed rest. After nearly 6 weeks of no more bleeding, they let me go home for Christmas. On New Year's Eve, I had another major bleed and ended up needing an emergency c-section. My son was born at 33 weeks and we did have almost 4 weeks in NICU before getting to take him home. However, today, he is a happy, healthy and fully caught up 10 month old with no apparent left-over complications. If it helps you stay positive, here are a few of my thoughts regarding placenta previa vs some other complications out there:

1 - It's not an uncommon complication, so practitioners are practiced in the care and treatment.
2 - In the case of a partial previa, or low lying placenta, it usually does correct itself before delivery. (I think 99 x out of 100 - but don't quote me!)
3 - Bleeding and other complications don't usually happen until you are in your third trimester and the baby has already reached the age of "viability". So, the chance of actually losing your baby is decreased.
4 - Although I preferred the experience of natural delivery, c-sections are relatively routine and not the end of the world. My incision is tiny and will never be visible - even in a bikini :)
5 - The complication is with your body and not your baby. The baby is usually born healthy, even if they are premature.
I hope this helps! If you have any specific questions, or really want to hear the details, feel free to email me denee@redcupreative.com :)
Best of luck and fingers crossed that your placenta starts that upward migration!

Hi Study_Mummy! I just noticed this thread. I had a "low lying placenta" when pregnant with my second (now 10 months old). In most cases, the placenta will move up and out of the way. Unfortunately in my case it moved down and became full placenta previa. I had been assuming that mine would correct itself and didn't take the doctors orders of "take it easy" seriously. I ended up with my first major bleed at 27 weeks. At that point, I was put on full hospital bed rest. After nearly 6 weeks of no more bleeding, they let me go home for Christmas. On New Year's Eve, I had another major bleed and ended up needing an emergency c-section. My son was born at 33 weeks and we did have almost 4 weeks in NICU before getting to take him home. However, today, he is a happy, healthy and fully caught up 10 month old with no apparent left-over complications. If it helps you stay positive, here are a few of my thoughts regarding placenta previa vs some other complications out there:

1 - It's not an uncommon complication, so practitioners are practiced in the care and treatment.
2 - In the case of a partial previa, or low lying placenta, it usually does correct itself before delivery. (I think 99 x out of 100 - but don't quote me!)
3 - Bleeding and other complications don't usually happen until you are in your third trimester and the baby has already reached the age of "viability". So, the chance of actually losing your baby is decreased.
4 - Although I preferred the experience of natural delivery, c-sections are relatively routine and not the end of the world. My incision is tiny and will never be visible - even in a bikini :)
5 - The complication is with your body and not your baby. The baby is usually born healthy, even if they are premature.
I hope this helps! If you have any specific questions, or really want to hear the details, feel free to email me denee@redcupreative.com :)
Best of luck and fingers crossed that your placenta starts that upward migration!

Red cup how are you? It's Leah, I had previa last may/June. Our stories were very similar so you wrote on my thread... I have been wondering how your pregnancy was going? I would love another baby but so scared of previa again.

Red cup how are you? It's Leah, I had previa last may/June. Our stories were very similar so you wrote on my thread... I have been wondering how your pregnancy was going? I would love another baby but so scared of previa again.

Hi!I found out at 17 weeks I have complete placenta previa. I had a major bleed, it was actually bleed number 2... First one was at 9 weeks.I've been out on full time bed rest. Can't leave my house excep for Dr appts, no stairs, no standing, walking only to the washroom. My OB says it won't move as its complete previa, and I have a c-section scheduled at 36 weeks if we make it that far. I'm now 20 weeks and 2 days. I'm taking things day by day. Can't wait to pass the 24 week mark, then 28.... My best advice is listen to your Drs advice. We're you put on any bedrest? It's great news you haven't had a bleed yet!!! Maybe you won't have any!!! I'll be hospitalized at 28 weeks until delivery.... Jut because I've already had two BIG bleeds.I still have hope and am remaining as positive as I can. I won't read any negative stories... Best of luck!!!

Hi!I found out at 17 weeks I have complete placenta previa. I had a major bleed, it was actually bleed number 2... First one was at 9 weeks.I've been out on full time bed rest. Can't leave my house excep for Dr appts, no stairs, no standing, walking only to the washroom. My OB says it won't move as its complete previa, and I have a c-section scheduled at 36 weeks if we make it that far. I'm now 20 weeks and 2 days. I'm taking things day by day. Can't wait to pass the 24 week mark, then 28.... My best advice is listen to your Drs advice. We're you put on any bedrest? It's great news you haven't had a bleed yet!!! Maybe you won't have any!!! I'll be hospitalized at 28 weeks until delivery.... Jut because I've already had two BIG bleeds.I still have hope and am remaining as positive as I can. I won't read any negative stories... Best of luck!!!

Redcup thank you thank you thank you for your post. They suspected pp at my 20 week ultrasound and confirmed it last week at my 26 week ultrasound. I have been a scared and nervous mess since wondering why my obgyn didn't put me on bed rest. I read up on it online and have been so scared but after reading your post and others I feel so much better. Thank you! Here's to praying that my baby will be ok as we'll whenever he comes.

Redcup thank you thank you thank you for your post. They suspected pp at my 20 week ultrasound and confirmed it last week at my 26 week ultrasound. I have been a scared and nervous mess since wondering why my obgyn didn't put me on bed rest. I read up on it online and have been so scared but after reading your post and others I feel so much better. Thank you! Here's to praying that my baby will be ok as we'll whenever he comes.

Hi Leah... I remember you from your thread! How are you doing? It's great to hear from you again. I completely understand the fear of getting pregnant and having to go through all of that again. We were basically holding our breaths at our 20wk scan fearing the "worst", but we are all clear this time!!! woo hoo! My doc did say that if you have had placenta issues in past pregnancies, that your chances of having similar issues in subsequent pregnancies are slightly higher than if you have not. However, the chances are still ridiculously low. You have a far, far greater chance of having a healthy pregnancy than of it happening again. I'd love to hear how you and babe are doing :)

Hi Leah... I remember you from your thread! How are you doing? It's great to hear from you again. I completely understand the fear of getting pregnant and having to go through all of that again. We were basically holding our breaths at our 20wk scan fearing the "worst", but we are all clear this time!!! woo hoo! My doc did say that if you have had placenta issues in past pregnancies, that your chances of having similar issues in subsequent pregnancies are slightly higher than if you have not. However, the chances are still ridiculously low. You have a far, far greater chance of having a healthy pregnancy than of it happening again. I'd love to hear how you and babe are doing :)

My doc didn't put me on bed rest at first either. It wasn't until after my first bleed. If you don't have any bleeding (which a lot of PP moms never have), you may not have to go on bed rest at all. My advice is listen to your doc, take his advice seriously and TAKE IT EASY :) Even if you're not on bed rest, I would suggest trying to avoid activities that cause a lot of stretching and twisting of your abdominal area (like vacuuming :) I had my first bleed after hiking around Whistler and Blackcomb mountain for an afternoon (I know, not smart!) Also, do remember, like I said in my initial post on this thread... at 27 weeks, even if your little one were to be delivered today, odds are still largely in his/her favour. It's amazing what they can do today to help support those wee little lives. Wishing you all the best! If you have any questions as your pregnancy progresses, please feel free to contact me :)

My doc didn't put me on bed rest at first either. It wasn't until after my first bleed. If you don't have any bleeding (which a lot of PP moms never have), you may not have to go on bed rest at all. My advice is listen to your doc, take his advice seriously and TAKE IT EASY :) Even if you're not on bed rest, I would suggest trying to avoid activities that cause a lot of stretching and twisting of your abdominal area (like vacuuming :) I had my first bleed after hiking around Whistler and Blackcomb mountain for an afternoon (I know, not smart!) Also, do remember, like I said in my initial post on this thread... at 27 weeks, even if your little one were to be delivered today, odds are still largely in his/her favour. It's amazing what they can do today to help support those wee little lives. Wishing you all the best! If you have any questions as your pregnancy progresses, please feel free to contact me :)

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